What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay is to train and bus and ferry which costs £110 - £250 and takes 12h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay is to fly and line 6 bus and ferry which takes 6h 7m and costs £160 - £430.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rousay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rousay is 239 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Rousay without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rousay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 38m and costs £110 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Rousay?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Edinburgh to Rousay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rousay?

There are 47+ hotels available in Rousay.

Edinburgh to Rousay - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, line 6 bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rousay by plane, bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport, line 6 bus, ferry
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane EDI - KOI
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Ferry terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
6h 7m
£168–424
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminalbus X99
3. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
4. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Of3
12h 38m
£116–248
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kirkwall (KOI)plane GLA - KOI
3. Take the ferry from Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminalferry
7h 6m
£203–455

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

£152Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Rousay.

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Distance: 237.5 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rousay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Rousay. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kirkwall (KOI), walk to Airport Terminal, take the bus to Travel Centre, take the line 6 bus to Ferry terminal, walk to Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rousay Orkney Ferry Terminal via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 3, Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Tingwall Orkney Ferry Terminal in around 12h 38m.

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